Associated Builders and Contractors has reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.5 months in June, according to an ABC member survey conducted June 20-July 6.
Tips for Planning Construction Projects Around Severe Weather
Maintaining a project’s schedule and safety of operations are some of the main concerns for contractors. Here are some tips and best practices from leaders in the industry for maintaining safe, timely operations regardless of the weather.
Five Tips for Window Maintenance and Upkeep in Commercial Buildings
With the changing seasons, windows can be a crucial piece to a building in regard to saving energy and providing security and safety. Here’s what to know about replacing windows in commercial and industrial facilities.
Construction Input Prices Rise 2.8% in June, Says ABC
Construction input prices increased 2.8% in June compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of Producer Price Index data.
Post-COVID-19 Trends for Office Real Estate: A Property Management Perspective
Engaging a collaborative team of architects, engineers, sustainability, experts and property managers early in the design and construction process can prove invaluable to creating safe, healthy and dynamic office buildings of the future.
Michigan’s Water Infrastructure Acquires Much-Needed Funding
Known as the MI Clean Water plan, this new initiative will also provide 7,500 jobs and, eventually, clean drinking water to underserved communities in Michigan.
Construction Industry Outlook: Building a Better Tomorrow
As the construction industry quickly innovated to find new ways of weathering COVID-19 restrictions, some temporary solutions spawned positive trends that are here to stay.
Commercial Construction Contractors Upbeat on Outlook Despite Worsening Material Shortages, Worker Shortages
Report finds 88% of contractors indicate difficulty in finding skilled workers; of those, 35% report turning down work because of it. Live










